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Sanae Takaichi
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US Marine murder arrest in Okinawa reignites Japan anger over American military presence
Japan has protested after a US Marine was arrested over an Okinawa killing, reigniting anger over American bases and military conduct.
China’s Dong Jun warns against militarism as Japan-Taiwan tensions sharpen
China’s defence minister has warned against militarism and historical revisionism at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum as tensions with Japan remain elevated over Taiwan and regional security.
Okinawa election ends 12 years of anti-base governors as Genta Koja victory strengthens Tokyo military plans
Genta Koja’s decisive victory over Denny Tamaki could reduce political resistance to the Henoko US Marine base and Japan’s military expansion across its southwestern islands.
Putin visits Japan-claimed Etorofu for first time as Kuril Islands dispute erupts again before war anniversary
Vladimir Putin’s first visit to the disputed island Russia calls Iturup and Japan calls Etorofu has triggered a formal protest from Tokyo, reopening one of Asia’s oldest territorial disputes just as Russian military activity, North Korean missile launches and Japanese defence expansion raise tensions across the western Pacific.
Japan earthquake kills at least 18 as Kumamoto rescuers race to find survivors
Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake has killed at least 18. See how aftershocks, a mall explosion and utility failures complicated rescue efforts.
Japan escapes major tsunami, but Kumamoto earthquake emergency deepens
Japan’s Kumamoto earthquake triggered a tsunami alert, mass evacuations and a major search for people trapped in collapsed buildings.
India and Japan deepen AI, defence and energy ties as strategic partnership enters new phase
India and Japan are joining forces on AI, defence and critical minerals. The real test is whether summit promises become industrial capacity.
Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto in historic shift in postwar defense posture
Japan deploys upgraded Type-12 long-range missiles at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, marking the first operational counterstrike deployment in the country's postwar history.
Trump warns Israel against repeat energy strikes on Iran as Gulf states burn and global markets reel
Trump warned Israel to halt Iran energy strikes after South Pars attack. Iran retaliated across the Gulf, halting Qatar LNG output and spiking global oil and gas prices.
Japan February 2026 exports rise 4.2%, beating forecasts despite China and US slump
Japan's exports rose 4.2% in February 2026, beating forecasts, as Hong Kong and Southeast Asia offset sharp declines in shipments to China and the United States.